NJ Spotlight News September 2, 2026

On NJ Spotlight News, Anchor Joanna Gagis looks at Meta settling its lawsuit with New Jersey and other states - we'll tell you what it means for protecting kids online with a conversation with Digital Safety advocate Nicki Petrossi. Plus, local police across the state say they want tougher penalties on smoke shops and other stores that are still selling banned vape products aimed at teens. We talk with Montville Police Chief Andrew Caggiano, leading the call for change. Also, the latest in the funding fight between the Trump administration and the Gateway Tunnel - from the courts to construction, where does the massive transit project stand? We talk with NJ.com's Transportation Reporter Larry Higgs.